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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aschenbach drink while he watches the street performers?
(a) Water.
(b) Beer.
(c) Pomegranate juice.
(d) Wine.

2. How many times has Aschenbach been divorced?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) He never married.

3. What is Aschenbach's mother's profession?
(a) A teacher.
(b) An artist.
(c) A housewife.
(d) A seamstress.

4. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?
(a) A salesman.
(b) An official.
(c) An actor.
(d) A teacher.

5. Tadzio's mother becomes ______ Aschenbach's attention to Tadzio.
(a) Excited by.
(b) Indifferent to.
(c) Aware of.
(d) Fascinated by.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aschenbach forced to stay in Venice longer?

2. What is Aschenbach's vision at the beginning of Part Four supposed to represent?

3. Why does Aschenbach look at the world differently?

4. Aschenbach, in his decision to stay, is ignoring his _________.

5. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?

(see the answer key)

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